Celebrating the Breakthroughs Shaping the Future of Canine Health. Meet the 2025 Canine Health Discovery Award Finalists.
Celebrating the Breakthroughs Shaping the Future of Canine Health. Meet the 2025 Canine Health Discovery Award Finalists.
At the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), grants are organized into specific research programs designed to address the most pressing health challenges faced by dogs and key issues identified by our community.
By funding targeted research areas, CHF strives to uncover groundbreaking solutions across critical fields such as cancer, cardiology, neurology, and infectious diseases. Each program focuses on advancing veterinary science, improving diagnostics, and developing effective treatments that enhance the quality of life for all dogs. Supported by dedicated researchers and veterinarians, these efforts aim to make a tangible difference in the lives of our loyal companions.
Explore our research programs below to see how we’re shaping the future of canine health.
By categorizing grants in this way, CHF also aligns our efforts with the priorities of our constituents, allowing donors to direct their support toward the areas that matter most to them. This ensures that vital research is always funded and that your contributions have a meaningful, targeted impact.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) supports research to deepen our understanding of the basic behavioral and social processes that influence dogs’ well-being.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) supports research to understand and treat blood disorders in dogs.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation supports research that enhances our understanding of the basic behavioral.
This program trains specialists who focus on the unique needs of athletic and working dogs, as well as those in need of rehabilitation.
To sustain future advancements in canine health, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) makes it a priority to encourage and support the next generation of canine health researchers.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research to better understand the causes of digestive health issues in dogs and develop treatments that improve their health and quality of life.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research to better understand and develop more effective treatments for canine epilepsy.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds research to better understand and treat diseases of the canine eye and visual system.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds innovative research aimed at discovering advanced diagnostic technologies and therapeutic targets for treating various types of canine cancers.
